Economic Development and Transport Committee

Policy Review: Science Policy

Terms of reference To consider a science policy in Wales which more effectively supports the development of a knowledge based economy. In particular:

1. the current range of research and development carried out in Wales in both public and private sectors.
2. ways in which it can be strengthened and made more effective.
3. Covering likely priorities for science awareness, skills provision, HE excellence, technology transfer and innovation.

and to make recommendations for the development of policy in this area. The Committee has now completed the information gathering stage of this review and intends to publish a report on 19 September, there will be a Plenary debate on the same date. Key Documents The following are the key documents.

Science Policy Review

Document	Reference
Background Paper	EDT2 09-05(p3)
Consultation Letter	July 2005
Press Notice	July 2005
Science Policy - Position paper from EDT Minister	EDT(2) 12-05 (p.1)
Science Policy - Paper from Expert Adviser	EDT(2) 12-05 (p.2)
Science Policy - Relevant data from MRS	EDT(2) 12-05 (p.3)
Royal Society of Chemistry	EDT(2) 12-05 (p.4)
Spin Out Report	EDT(2) 12-05 (p.4a)
Campaign for Science & Engineering	EDT(2) 12-05 (p.5)
ABPI	EDT(2) 12-05 (p.6)
Biosciences Federation	EDT(2) 12-05 (p.7)
Written Evidence Received	October 2005
HEFCW	EDT(2) 14-05 (p.1)
HEFCW Annex	EDT(2) 14-05 (p.1a)
Cardiff University	EDT(2) 14-05 (p.2)
Swansea University	EDT(2) 14-05 (p3)
Royal Society	EDT(2) 14-05 (p.4)
Analysis of written evidence	EDT(2) 14-05 (p.5)
Federation of Small Businesses	EDT(2) 15-05 (p.2)
Women into Science, Engineering and Construction	EDT(2) 02-06 (p.1)
Wales Development Agency	EDT(2) 02-06 (p.2)
North West Regional Development Agency	EDT(2) 02-06 (p.3)
Department of Trade and Industry	EDT(2) 04-06 (p.1)
Royal Academy of Engineering	EDT(2) 04-06 (p.2)
Institute of Physics	EDT(2) 04-06 (p.3)